Derby, KY
Unincorporated community in Webster County, Kentucky
Derby is a small unincorporated community in Webster County, Kentucky. It is 3.1 miles NE of Wheatcroft, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42463.
Derby at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Webster County
- ZIP code
- 42463
- Nearest town
- Wheatcroft (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.4592, -87.9025
Weather in Derby now
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Derby weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Derby.
This week in Derby
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Derby
What is the weather usually like in Derby?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 48.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,232 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Derby: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PROVIDENCE, KY US (USC00156595), adjusted for the elevation of Derby.
Derby weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Derby through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:55 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Derby?
Derby has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 48.5 inches (1,232 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Derby is May and August to October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Derby
The closest live webcam is Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State St, 33.0 miles N of Derby.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Derby.
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Questions about Derby
Where is Derby, KY?
Derby is an unincorporated community in Webster County, Kentucky, 3.1 miles NE of Wheatcroft.
What county is Derby in?
Derby is in Webster County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Derby, KY?
The ZIP code for Derby is 42463.
What is the nearest town to Derby?
Wheatcroft, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Derby?
Yes. The closest is Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State St, 33.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Derby?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Derby?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Derby?
About 48.5 inches (1,232 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Derby?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Derby?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Derby have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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